Childrens Services Senior Administration Officer

at  Glenelg Shire Council

FULL TIME (Note: Part Time Applications will be considered.)
$72,043.40 - $82,280.10 Gross per annum + Superannuation
Our Values| Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Service Excellence |Innovation
About the Opportunity
This role provides wide ranging administrative and support functions for the Children’s Services Unit.
In this permanent full time position you will support operations across our 6 early years services in the Shire and work closely with a team of dedicated professionals.
Please note that part time applications will be considered.
Come and join our team and make a meaningful impact in early childhood education and care.
For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.

What you need to Succeed

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, including excellent attention to detail, working to deadlines and multi-tasking.
• Sound problem solving skills.
• Understanding of compliance and legislative requirements.
• Perform in a high-volume work environment and without direct supervision.
• Sound administration skills including using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) are essential, with the ability to learn and adapt to new programs and technology.

To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.

• A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
• Resume.
• Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable)